Azuri Hughes '16 Recruiting Profile
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September 2014
July 2015Personal Statement
I am not Serena. I am not Sharapova. I am not Steffi Graf. I am not Althea Gibson. Shocker?..I know, right. Now that I've cleared the air a bit, I have to admit that I have no other bombshells to drop on you. Plainly stated, I am Azuri and I love the game I play - tennis.
What I am is a competitor who would love the opportunity to be in the same room with the greats of the game, let alone on the same court. My racquet skills, passion for the game and competition cannot be measured by star ratings and ITF rankings. When someone develops a rating system that measures my intestinal fortitude, character, desire, heart, passion, leadership etc. then please sign me up. What I am is a consummate team player. The team goal is my goal because I know the team goal is dependent upon my individual success. What I am is a student-athlete. I routinely balance academics with strength-training, agility training and on-court practice.
I am very interested in competing in college women’s tennis. Coaches when you contact me, I am very much interested in your opinions about what I am, not so much about what I am not. I look forward to talking with you soon.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team MVP award; 2015 County Female Athlete of the Year, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- 12-1 SMAC Conference, Girls #1 singles record
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Co-captain; MVP award, girls athlete of the year , 2nd Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MVP award; best doubles record
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2016 Red Phoenix (JTT )
- 2015 Red Phoenix (18U)
- Won the Junior Team Tennis (JTT) Northern Virginia Winter League. Team advanced to Virginia state tournament summer 2015. I played No. 1 girls singles and some doubles. I finished undefeated in singles play.
- 2014 Red Phoenix (USTA Mid-Atlantic section Junior Team Tennis (JTT) 18 & under )
- Team advanced to Maryland and Virginia states. #1 Team in Northern VA winter league. Team advanced to Mid-Atlantic sectionals in Charlottesville, VA.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Kenneth Griffith
Events
- Camp/Event
- Maryland High School Regionals
- 5/15/15 to 5/16/15
- Quarterfinals Friday @ Northpoint H.S. in Waldorf/Semis and Finals Saturday @ Annapolis H.S.
- Camp/Event
- SMAC Conference Tournament
- 5/05/15 to 5/09/15
- Azuri seeded #2 in a field of 27 players
- Camp/Event
- USTA JTT MAS Sectional Tournament
- 8/08/14 to 8/10/14
- Competed in singles and mixed doubles
- Camp/Event
- College Tennis Academy
- 7/27/14 to 8/01/14
- A college exposure camp directed by Ed Krass.
- Camp/Event
- JTT VA Districts
- 7/26/14 to 7/27/14
- Team Advanced onto sectionals
- Camp/Event
- USTA JTT 18 & under Maryland State Tournament
- 6/27/14 to 6/29/14
- Competed in singles and mixed doubles
Training
- Joseph Haden Jr., Haden Sports & Performance
- 3 years
- Full body weight training, agility, strength and conditioning.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Biology Algebra I & 2 Conceptual physics English 2 Orchestra World history/Western civilization Spanish 3 Advanced Algebra w/Trigonometry Geometry ChemistryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Language & Composition AP US History AP Calculus AP Physics AP Literature AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society, Cum Laude, Principal's Honor, Magna Cum Laude, Charles County Public Schools Scholar's program, National Society of High School Scholars,
- ActivitiesLaw and Research Summer Institute at Southern University Law Center, Sunday School Tutor, Tennis Camp Junior Counselor, Corporate Counsel Women of Color conference attendee/mentee, Student Government Association member, Spanish Club, Class of 2016 Vice President
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